Part I Writing (30 minutes)
Direction:
1.许多人喜欢在除夕观看春节晚会.
2.有些人提出取消春节晚会.
3.我的看法.
参考范文(提供三篇)
范文一:
Some people are in favor of the program. Those who like it have their reasons. First, they think that the gala is of tradition to us. What's more, some feel that they can find nothing to do except watching this on the eve of the Lunar New Year. Besides, it is said that this is a good chance for a family to have a rest happily.
But others do not agree. People who dislike it have their reasons. Firstly, they say that they can find something else to do. Moreover, they argue that the spring festival gala on CCTV should not have been the most powerful program in this day.
There is some truth in both arguments. But it is likely to do more harm than good, if you maintain that it is the only thing to do at that night. Some more meaningful things can be found easily, such as parties, sharing views with families, etc.. There is little doubt that further attention will be paid on this issue.
范文二:
It has been a hot topic for a long time whether the CCTV Spring Festival Gala should be cancelled or not. Many people advocate that CCTV Spring Festival Gala offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate this traditional festival, for the Chinese all over the world can share the same happiness and excitement brought by the TV program. In addition, many performances are very impressive, and some can even positively affect our life value.
However, every coin has two sides. Some people hold that CCTV Spring Festival Gala should be cancelled. One of the most significant reasons may be that this form of celebration force people to spend the eve more passively. What's more, a great proportion of the programs are not attractive enough.
As to me, my favor goes to the former opinion, because spring CCTV Spring Festival Gala gives us another option to celebrate this important moment. But it is really essential to improve the quality of the programs. And I hope some better forms of celebration will be created in the near future.(175 words)
范文三:
The approach of the Chinese Lunar New Year poses a national issue concerning the necessity of holding the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Its established status is being challenged by a growing number of people, especially by younger generations. It is increasingly difficult to cater for all tastes.
Some individuals deem that it should be canceled or replaced by other programs. These young people focus their attention on other forms of celebration instead of immersing themselves in TV. Despite that, the majority of mid-aged people and senior citizens uphold the importance of the traditional performance. The most striking feature of this gala is its traditionally close link with ordinary people's lives. Most of people view this gala as an annual staple on the traditional Chinese Spring Festival Eve. They all have a restless night and glue their eyes on the television.
I am not supportive of the view that the grand gala should be abandoned. Undoubtedly, it plays a vital role in the celebration of Chinese New Year. To increase its appeal and meet young adults' need, the upcoming performance should invite some big names including super stars from Hongkong and Taiwan. We are all eagerly anticipating this unforgettable evening show.
Part II Reading Comprehen ( Skimming and Scanning ) 15 minutes
Direction: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer sheet1.
Six secrets of High-Energy People
There's an energy crisis in America, and it has nothing to do with fossil fuels. Millions of us get up each morning already weary over the day holds. "I just can't get started." People say. But it's not physical energy that most of us lack. Sure, we could all us extra sleep and a better diet. But in truth, people are healthier today than at any time in history. I can almost guarantee that if you long for more energy, the problem is not with your body.
What you're seeking is not physical energy. It's emotional energy. Yet, sad to say life sometimes seems designed to exhaust our supply. We work too hard. We have family obligations. We encounter emergencies and personal crises. No wonder so many of us suffer from emotional fatigue, a kind of utter exhaustion of the spirit.
2.Reclaim life's meaning.
So many of my patients tell me that their lives used to have meaning, but that somewhere along line things went state.
The first step in solving this meaning shortage is to figure out what you really care about, and then do something about it, A case in point is Ivy, 57, a pioneer in investment banking. "I mistakenly believed that all the money I made would mean something." she says. "But I fell lost, like a 22-year-old wondering what to do with her life." Ivy's solution? She started a program that shows Wall Streeters how to donate time and money to poor children. In the process, Ivy filled her life with meaning.
6.Give to get.
Emotional energy has a kind of magical quality, the more you give, the more you get back. This is the difference between emotional and physical energy. With the later. You have to get it to be able to give it. With the former, however, you get it by giving it.
Start by asking everyone you meet, "How are you?" as if you really want to know, then listen to the reply. Be the one who hears. Most of us also need to smile more often. If you don't smile at the person you love first thing in the morning, you're sucking energy out of your relationship. Finally, help another person -- and make the help real, concrete. Give a massage(按摩) to someone you love, or cook her dinner, Then, expand the circle to work. Try asking yourself what you'd do if your goal were to be helpful rather than efficient.
After all, if it's true that want goes around comes around, why not make sure that what's circulating around you is the good stuff?
正确答案:
1 N 2 N 3 Y 4 N 5 Y 6 Y 7 NG
8 move forward
9 looking back
10 the more you get back
Part III Listening Comprehension
Section A
11.M: Christmas is around the corner. And I'm looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?
W: Well, you have to tell me something about your girlfriend first. Also, what's your budget?
Q: What does the woman want the man to do?
A) Plan his budget carefully
B) Give her more information.
C) Ask someone else for advice.
D) Buy a gift for his girlfriend.
12.M: What would you like for dessert? I think I'll have apple pie and ice cream.
W: The chocolate cake looks great, But I have to watch my weight, you go ahead and get yours.
Q: What will the woman most probably do?
A) She'll have some chocolate cake.
B) She'll take a look at the menu.
C) She'll go without dessert.
D) She'lll prepare the dinner.
13.W: haveing visited so many countries, you must be able to speak several different languages!
m: I wish I could. But Japanese and, of course English are the only languages I can speak.
Q: What do we leam from the conversation?
A) The man can speak a foreign language.
B) The woman hopes to improve her English.
C) The woman knows many different languages.
D) The man wishes to visit many more countries.
14.M: Porf.Smith asked me to go to his office after class. So it is impossible for me to make it to the bar at 10:00.
W: Then it seems we'll have to meet an hour later at the library.
Q: What will the man do first after class?
A) Go to the library.
B) Meet the woman.
C) See professor Smith.
D) Have a drink in the bar.
15.M: It's already 11:00 now. Do you mean I ought to wait until Mr.Bloom comes back from class?
W: Not really. You can just leave a note.I'll give it to her later.
Q: What does the woman mean?
A) She isn't sure when Professor Bloom will be back.
B) The man shouldn't be late for his class.
C) The man can come back somtime later.
D) She can pass on the message for the man.
16.M: How's John now? Is he feeling any better?
W: Not yet. Itstill seems impossible to make him smile. Talking to him is really difficult. And he gets upset easily over little things.
Q: What do we learn about John form the conversation?
A) He has a strange personality.
B) He's got emotional problems.
C) His illness is beyond cure.
D) His behavior is hard to explain.
17.M: Do we have to get the opera tickets in advance?
W: Certainly. Tickets at hte door are usually sold at a higher price.
Q: What does the woman imply?
A) The tickets are more expensive than expected.
B) The tickets are sold in advance at half price.
C) It's difficult to buy the tickets on the spot.
D) It's better to the tickets beforehand.
18.M: The taxi driver must have been speeding.
W: Well, not really!He crashed into the tree because he was trying not to hit a box that had fallen off the truck ahead of him.
Q: What do we learn about the taxi driver?
A) He turned suddenly and ran into a tree.
B) He was hit by a fallen box from a truck.
C) He drove too fast and crashed into a truck
D) He was trying to overtake the truck ahead of him.
Questions 19 to 21 are base on the conversation you have just heard.
19. What 's the woman's main purpose of visiting Quebec?
A) To go boating on the St.Lawrence River
B) To go sightseeing in Quebec Province
C) To call on a friend in Quebec City
D) To attend a wedding in Montreal
20. What does the man advise the woman to do before the trip?
A) Study the map of Quebec Province
B) Find more about Quebec Province
C) Brush up on her French
D) Learn more about the local customs
21. What does the man say about Quebec City?
A) It's most beautiful in summer
B) It has many historical buldings.
C) It was greatly expanded in the 18th century.
D) It's the only French-speaking city on Canada.
Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have jues heard.
22. What do we learn from the conversation aobut Ms.Rowling's first book?
A) It was about a little animal.
B) It took her six years to write.
C) It was adapted from a fairytale.
D) It was about a little girl and her pet.
23. Why does Ms.Rowing consider herself very luck?
A) She knows how to write best-selling novels.
B) She can earn a lot of money by writing for adults.
C) She is able to win enough support from publishers.
D) She can make a living by doing what she likes.
24. What dictates Ms.Rowing's writing?
A) The characters
B) Her ideas.
C) The readers.
D) Her life experiences.
25. According to Ms.Rowing, where did she get the ideas for the Harry Potter books?
A) She doesn't really know where they originated
B) She mainly drew on stories of ancient saints.
C) They popped out of here childhood dreams.
D) They grew out of her long hours of thinking.
